“Design & Earn: Procreate Patterns and Fabric design for Profit” - 3 hours.

Workshop Structure (3 Hours) Part 1: Pattern Design Basics in Procreate. • Mini-lecture + live demo: • Canvas setup for seamless repeats (e.g., 3000x3000 px, 300 dpi). • Brushes for surface design (provide a brush set or show how to create one). • Making a simple seamless pattern tile with symmetry and move tool. • Exporting the tile and testing the repeat. • Hands-on: • Each person creates their first pattern (e.g., floral or geometric). ⸻ Part 2: From Pattern to Product. • Mini-lecture + show-and-tell: • What is surface design? • How to apply your pattern to mockups (Procreate or Canva). • Overview of platforms: Spoonflower, Society6, Redbubble, Zazzle. • Fabric printers and online shops (local and international). • Hands-on: • Use Procreate or Canva to mock up their pattern on a product (like fabric, pillow, or notebook). ⸻ Break (10 minutes) • Quick coffee/snack + casual Q&A. ⸻ Part 3: Turning Art into Income. • Mini-lecture + worksheet: • 3 income streams: Print-on-demand, Licensing, Freelance/Client work. • How to price patterns. • Building a mini portfolio and Instagram strategy. • Success tips: staying consistent, batching collections, seasonal design. • Action plan activity: • They fill out a 1-page “Pattern Income Plan” worksheet: • Who they want to design for. • 3 pattern themes to explore. • Where they’ll upload their first Design. ⸻ Wrap-Up & Next Steps (10 minutes) • Group photo of designs created. • Share a PDF via email with extra resources: • Brush pack • Recording of the demo (optional) • Monetization guide • Invite them to join a private group (Telegram/WhatsApp/Facebook). • Optional: Offer a discounted seat for a longer 4-week course or a 1:1 consult. ⸻ Materials to Prepare • iPad withh apple pencile • Printed patten and book samples • Free brushes • Mockup templates • Recommended platforms